Celebrate Veterans Day with a Civil War experience. Children will bake Civil War era cookies, and interact with Civil War era toys and games. In the Veterans Museum, children will take a hands-on tour of the Civil War exhibit and learn about Veterans. Ages 6 years old and up.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Every Saturday from April to November join the Lasdon Green Squad to keep Lasdon, Westchester's Public Garden looking beautiful. Volunteers will work with Lasdon staff on tasks such as invasive species removal, planting, watering, weeding, trail maintenance, mulching, trash clean up, and other tasks. The scheduled tasks will rotate weekly throughout Lasdon's 234 […]
The studio at Lasdon is open. In this workshop children follow their own creative path, working in a variety of different materials with an art educator guiding them along the way. Registration is required to attend this program. For ages 4 and up SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.
In partnership with the Westchester Book Festival, Lasdon is offering a self guided walk, read, and write session on a Literacy Trail (1:00-3:00). Practice and enjoy being present and aware in the fresh Autumn air with a gentle and friendly walk. Follow a trail of prompts from ecological writers to appreciate the abundance of the […]
Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show is a spectacular holiday tradition! With an audience of 8,000 and growing across 20 days from November 29th to December 31st we are recruiting Guest Services Volunteers! Join this NEW cohort by participating in one training session on November 9, 10-11am OR November 12m 1-2pm. Learn about Lasdon […]
Learn the art of creative expression in clay using hand building techniques. This multi-session class will give students the opportunity to develop their art in stages with each class building upon the last. An introduction to tools and construction methods will be covered. This class runs 3 consecutive Mondays: 11/10, 11/17 & 11/24 for Ages […]
Join the Chapter 49 of Vietnam Veterans of America at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial on the Trail of Honor. This event is FREE and no REGISTRATION Required. Learn More about VVA Chapter 49
Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show is a spectacular holiday tradition! With an audience of 8,000 and growing across 20 days from November 29th to December 31st we are recruiting Guest Services Volunteers! Join this NEW cohort by participating in one training session on November 9, 10-11am OR November 12m 1-2pm. Learn about Lasdon […]
Learn the art of making watercolor greetings cards with watercolorist Hope Friedland. In this workshop participants will make fun whimsical ‘pop-up’ cards just in time for the holidays. Ages 12 and up
Be a part of a Lasdon tradition and start the season off right. Learn how to create your own personalized wreath to display for the holidays complete with a handmade bow. All materials included. For teens and adults.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Every Saturday from April to November join the Lasdon Green Squad to keep Lasdon, Westchester's Public Garden looking beautiful. Volunteers will work with Lasdon staff on tasks such as invasive species removal, planting, watering, weeding, trail maintenance, mulching, trash clean up, and other tasks. The scheduled tasks will rotate weekly throughout Lasdon's 234 […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Help make Lasdon Public Gardens festive for the holidays! Lights, ornaments, wreaths, garland, and more. Santa's Cottage, Conservatory, and North Pole Village. Sign up for one date or more to help make the gardens beautiful for the holidays.
Welcome toddlers and caregivers! Come gather, frolic, plant and play at Lasdon! We will meet and greet each other with a song in the beautiful gardens, rain or shine. Let's be wildly curious, wonder and wander together in the woodlands, gather for a casual cup of tea, and enjoy nature's full-sensory seasonal stories. Contribute to […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Help make Lasdon Public Gardens festive for the holidays! Lights, ornaments, wreaths, garland, and more. Santa's Cottage, Conservatory, and North Pole Village. Sign up for one date or more to help make the gardens beautiful for the holidays.
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a guide walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House. Registration required at lasdonpark.org. […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Help make Lasdon Public Gardens festive for the holidays! Lights, ornaments, wreaths, garland, and more. Santa's Cottage, Conservatory, and North Pole Village. Sign up for one date or more to help make the gardens beautiful for the holidays. THIS EVENT IS FULL
Using a variety of materials, children will make an ornament for themselves and one to place on the Lasdon Holiday tree located on the Conservatory Plaza. While supplies last. Dress for outdoors. Free.
Ecotherapy, also called nature therapy, focuses on improving mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activities. Master Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead the guided walk to different areas of Lasdon that will be explored as nature and its benefits are experienced up close. All participants should be prepared to walk, wear comfortable clothing an shoes. Bring […]
NOTE: Dates, times and fees are subject to change without notice. Contact the park if you have any questions or require additional assistance 914-864-7263.